Mario Falcone

Mario Falcone

Mario Falcone looked closer than ever to his best pal's sister [Flynet]

Mario Falcone

Meanwhile, Pete tweeted “Maz what the f**k?” alongside a crying with laughter emoji.

Earlier in the day, Giovanna Fletcher’s brother told Instagram fans he was preparing for the event, held on London Southbank. “Time to get inked on Londons southbank for @trutv (sic),” he wrote alongside the hashtag #inkmasterredemption.

Earlier this week Mario promised to have a fan's face inked onto his body[Mario Falcone/Instagram]

Fans were clearly appreciative of the shirtless snap, which revealed Mario’s bare chested canvas of ink.

“Omg he even has hot tattoos,” wrote one fan. Another said: “Ohhhhhhhhh Lord.”